Potter to yield magic at Australian championships By Trent Pollard Judo Canberra Olympia's Lachlan Potter, 15, left, sparring Callum Webb, 17. Jordan Potter is Canberra's best chance of success at the 2016 Judo National Championships. 
The 13-year-old has stamped his authority on his under 55-kilogram weight division, taking out the ACT and Queensland opens, and is currently undefeated in 14 competition matches.
The Canberra Olympia Judo team, led by Australian and Greek champion Stephanos Georgiadis, is confident ahead of the nationals campaign which begins in Geelong on Saturday.
The Tuggeranong-based club will be represented by 10 athletes aged between 11 and 45, and features a few family combinations.
Georgiadis says Jordan is an extremely athletic person whose attitude is his main attribute when he competes.
"Jordan has a passion, his concentration when he has a goal in mind really allows him to go for it, his energy reminds me of myself as a young athlete," Georgiadis said.
"Our goal at Olympia was to teach the athletes the basic concepts and skill that all athletes require, that really allows them to develop in a lot of ways. He is a very athletic person and that helps him with his other sports, too.
"He never gives up, he accepts winning with dignity and loses with respect and he is always willing to learn. His determination and concentration is something that excites me a lot."
Georgiadis is anticipating one of the more successful efforts the ACT has seen at the national level and believes his experience will put his club in good stead to produce Olympic athletes.
"I was travelling around Europe with the Greek national team, and learned a lot about the sport in lots of different European countries.
After I migrated to Australia in 1998 I had a vision to represent Australia at the Sydney Olympic Games, but I was forced to retire with a number of injuries," Georgiadis said.
"Our club prides itself on the world-class coaching. I think our success can be put down to not just experience, but our qualifications in biomechanics, sport analysis, sport psychology and teaching physical education. This is a massive advantage that our club has over lots of clubs around Australia.
"I believe having that background of international competition and knowledge will allow me to train top level athletes.
"Judo for me is a passion and it's a hobby that created a lifestyle for me, I've learned a lot, and I believe and I really do hope that at least one or two of my athletes will represent Australia at the Olympic Games."
+! CANBERRA OLYMPIA TEAM Adrian Georgiadis, Braydon Webster, Khalid El Hasan, Jordan Potter, Yvette Webb, Lachlan Potter, Callum Webb, William Matthienson, Loven David and Stephanos Georgiadis.